On the morning of 22 February 2011, the whenua (earth) of Ōtautahi/Christchurch shook with a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that forever changed the city.  What lay in the wake of this devastation was a city beset by both human loss, as well as the physical void of empty spaces, vacant lots and scenes reminiscent of a warzone.

However, what this also created was a unique opportunity for both mana whenua and the wider community to reflect, rebuild and reset.  

In March 2018, both Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāti Wheke will play host to Ngā Aho and welcome manuhiri to Maahunui Marae, Tuahiwi as well as Wheke Marae, Rāpaki, for a truly unique event for all who work, live and are inspired by the indigenous design field.

Nā Te Kore | From the Void 2018 aims to build on the successful foundations of I Te Timatanga | In the Beginning 2016 as well as the Ōtautahi Revealed Symposium 2012 by expanding the horizons and showing how a new light can emerge even from the darkest of voids.

Place & Culture

TUAHIWI
Tuahiwi lies 20 minutes north of Christchurch and is home to Ngāi Tūāhuriri (the descendants of Tūāhuriri).  The heart of the village today is the Tuahiwi Marae, which is surrounded by homes, a school, church and urupā (cemetery).

Rising to the west are the Southern Alps which once abounded with forests and bird life; to the east stretches the Te Tai o Mahaanui coastline, named after Māui’s canoe. Connecting the mountains to sea is Ngāi Tūāhuriri’s principal awa/river, the Waimakariri.
 

RĀPAKI
Rāpaki sits on the shores of Whaka-raupō (Lyttelton Harbour), nestled between a sandy beach with hot water springs, and a boulder beach with an impressive jetty. At the heart of their village stands Te Wheke, an ornately carved meeting house adorned with traditional woven panels (tukutuku).

The people of Rāpaki are Ngāti Wheke (the descendants of Wheke), who are distinguished for having established the first mātaitai (exclusive customary fishing reserve) in New Zealand in 1998.

People & Practice

Following the recent Canterbury earthquakes, Ngāi Tahu secured an unprecedented role alongside Local and Central Government Agencies to re-design, rebuild and regenerate the effected urban and rural landscapes.

Local hapū (sub-tribe), Ngāi Tūāhuriri, established the Matapopore Charitable Trust to represent their interests and advocate for the genuine integration of cultural values, narratives and aspirations in the design of all major public realm projects. Matapopore do this by bringing together teams of tribal experts in natural heritage, food gathering/preparation, language, genealogy, arts, architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. Design teams work alongside project consultants to advise and guide how cultural values, narratives and aspirations are integrated into design and build process.

Ngāi Tūāhuriri is committed and motivated to ensuring that the future form and feel of their ancestral landscapes reflects their people and culture.

Event Information

FULL EVENT - NTK FORUM:
A full event pass gives the recipient access to ALL day and evening sessions  These tickets also give the user FULL ACCOMMODATION at Tuahiwi Marae and ALL MEALS for the duration of the Forum.
FULL EVENT - PROFESSIONAL/WAGED: $450.00
FULL EVENT - STUDENT/UNWAGED: $170.00

PUBLIC EVENT - SATURDAY ONLY:
Breakout collaborative event between Christchurch City Council and Matapopore Charitable Trust. Hosted at Te Hononga - Christchurch City Council on Saturday 3rd March, starting at 10am. Saturday will feature morning keynote speaker sessions, followed by lunch and a 2 hour central hike (city walking tour) hosted by Matapopore. The hike will showcase key anchor projects where, as mana whenua, they have firmly embedded Māori design within the newly evolved city scape.

These tickets provide users with ALL DAY access to this one day event. 
ONE DAY EVENT CCC - PROFESSIONAL/WAGED - SATURDAY: $120.00
ONE DAY EVENT CCC - STUDENT/UNWAGED - SATURDAY: $60.00

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